Article: Mediation in a prison? South Bay prisoners learn to settle their disputes without violence
by John Lantigua
Source: www.palmbeachpost.com
In a Nutshell
John Cohen, a former British magistrate, is teaching conflict resolution skills to inmates at the South Bay Correctional Facility in Florida. He is confident that his students will be able to mediate conflicts between other inmates before those conflicts blow up.
Article: Update on Home Foreclosure Mediation Efforts
by Keith Seat
Source: www.mediate.com
In a Nutshell
Keith Seat, a full-time mediator and arbitrator, offers a comprehensive update on home foreclosure mediation developments in the United States.
Article: Court mediator program seeks volunteers
Source: NewsHerald.com
In a Nutshell
The County Mediation Program for the 14th Judicial Circuit, including Bay, Jackson, Holmes and Washington counties, is seeking volunteers for free mediation training in June.
Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium
For the past 20 years, the Florida Conflict Resolution Consortium (FCRC) has been proud to play a role in building consensus on solutions to Florida’s public policy problems and community disputes through the use of negotiation, facilitation, and mediation.
The FCRC was created by the Florida Legislature and based in Tallahassee at Florida State University. The FCRC also has a regional office in Orlando at the University of Central Florida.
Contact Info
2035 East Paul Dirac Dr.
Tallahassee, FL 32310
Phone: (850) 644-6320
Fax: (850) 644-4968
Florida Circuit-Civil Mediator Society
The Florida Circuit-Civil Mediator Society is a statewide association whose membership consists of Supreme Court certified circuit-civil mediators who have proven experience in the resolution of civil & commercial disputes.
Contact Info
Phone: (813) 600-5678
Fax: (866) 257-4698
Course Title: Family Mediation Course
Course Description (according to the course provider)
This highly interactive training is approved under the auspices of Jaeckle Wilensky Training Group by the Florida Supreme Court. This program allows for the development and enhancement of conflict resolution skills, with an emphasis on the role of the third party neutral.
The program focuses on the mediation of family matters, primarily issues surrounding divorce. This certified training meets the requirements of the Florida Supreme Court for Certification as a Family Mediator. Please note that all participants must also complete the application and mentorship requirements of the Florida Dispute Resolution Center beyond this training in order to be certified.
When and Where
June 15-19, 2009 - Jacksonville, Florida
Article: Foreclosure Mediation May Keep You Out Of Court
by Sharrie Williams
Source: www.cbs4.com
In a Nutshell
The 11th Circuit Court of Florida announced a new mediation program that helps homeowners avoid foreclosure without having to deal with lengthy litigation in court.
In 2008 companies filed 56,000 foreclosures in Miami-Dade courts alone. It has clogged up the system and yielded little help to the massive foreclosure problem.
Article: Update on Home Foreclosure Mediation
by Keith Seat
Source: www.mediate.com
In a Nutshell
Keith Seat, a full-time mediator and arbitrator, gives us a thorough update on how different states are promoting mediation for resolving the huge home foreclosure problem.
Event: EEO Seminars
In a Nutshell
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is the federal agency responsible for enforcing employment discrimination laws. At their one or two day seminars, Senior EEOC staff and expert guest presenters emphasize the prevention of employment discrimination, and discuss the latest EEO topics, policies and procedures.
When and Where
May 13, 2009 - Lexington, Kentucky
May 14, 2009 - St Louis, Missouri
May 19-20, 2009 - Orange Beach, Alabama
May 28, 2009 - Miami, Florida
June (2 day), 2009 - Atlanta, Georgia
June (2 day), 2009 - Chicago, Illinois
June 4, 2009 - Kansas City, Missouri
June 5, 2009 - Phoenix, Arizona
June 9, 2009 - Lake Charles, Louisiana
June 12, 2009 - Orlando, Florida
June 17, 2009 - Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
June 26, 2009 - Albuquerque, New Mexico
June 26, 2009 - Albany, New York
June 26, 2009 - Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
June 29-30, 2009 - Oakland, California
July (2 day), 2009 - Las Vegas, Nevada
July 7-8, 2009 - Jackson, Mississippi
July 13, 2009 - San Antonio, Texas
July 16, 2009 - Hampton Roads, Virginia
July 20, 2009 - Denver, Colorado
July 23, 2009 - Detroit, Michigan
August (2 day), 2009 - Memphis Area, Tennessee
August 3, 2009 - Dallas, Texas
August 20, 2009 - Chapel Hill, North Carolina
August 20, 2009 - Seattle, Washington
September 2, 2009 - Indianapolis, Indiana
Course Title: Family Mediation Certification Training
Course Description (according to the course provider)
This 40 hour training combines the study of conflict resolution and its practical applications through lecture, class exercises and demonstrations, video presentations, guest lecturers and participation in role play experiences. Class discussions are always lively, challenging participants with problems they are likely to encounter in actual mediation sessions.
When and Where
June 10-14, 2009 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida
July 22-26, 2009 - Orlando, Florida
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